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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 457.65 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 457.65 and 261.63 is: 361.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 457.65 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/457.65 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 457.65 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 119,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,734.97/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.86

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