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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 496.14 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 496.14 and 266.50 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 496.14 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/496.14 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 496.14 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 132,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,221.31/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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