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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 494.96 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 494.96 and 253.37 is: 379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 494.96 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/494.96 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 494.96 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 125,404.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,404.27/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.25

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