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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 494.76 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 494.76 and 294.48 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 494.76 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/494.76 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 494.76 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 145,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,696.92/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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