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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.65, 495.87 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.65, 495.87 and 265.49 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.65 : 495.87 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.65/495.87 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.65x = 495.87 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.65x = 131,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,648.44/330.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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