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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 495.94 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 495.94 and 253.68 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 495.94 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/495.94 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 495.94 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 125,810.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,810.06/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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