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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.93, 496.94 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.93, 496.94 and 282.87 is: 424.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.93 : 496.94 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.93/496.94 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.93x = 496.94 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.93x = 140,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,568.00/330.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.77

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