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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 494.51 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 494.51 and 294.32 is: 440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 494.51 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/494.51 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 494.51 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 145,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542.71/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.18

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