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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 493.73 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 493.73 and 265.70 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 493.73 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/493.73 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 493.73 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 131,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,185.96/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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