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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495 and 272.64 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 134,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,956.80/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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