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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 495.97 and 292.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 495.97 and 292.46 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 495.97 = 292.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/495.97 = 292.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 495.97 × 292.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 145,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,052.61/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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