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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 456.27 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 456.27 and 294.26 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 456.27 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/456.27 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 456.27 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 134,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,259.73/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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