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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 494.68 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 494.68 and 270.28 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 494.68 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/494.68 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 494.68 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 133,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,702.11/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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