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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 496.36 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 496.36 and 269.88 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 496.36 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/496.36 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 496.36 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 133,957.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,957.64/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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