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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 496.47 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 496.47 and 257.68 is: 386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 496.47 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/496.47 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 496.47 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 127,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,930.39/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.92

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