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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 496.53 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 496.53 and 295.25 is: 443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 496.53 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/496.53 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 496.53 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 146,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,598.00/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.05

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