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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 495.72 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 495.72 and 272.52 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 495.72 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/495.72 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 495.72 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 135,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,093.61/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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