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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 494.99 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 494.99 and 265.60 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 494.99 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/494.99 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 494.99 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 131,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,469.63/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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