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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 495.26 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 495.26 and 292.51 is: 437.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 495.26 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/495.26 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 495.26 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 144,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,870.40/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.96

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