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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 495.60 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 495.60 and 253.66 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 495.60 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/495.60 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 495.60 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 125,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,713.90/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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