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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 495.99 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 495.99 and 249.94 is: 374.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 495.99 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/495.99 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 495.99 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 123,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,967.74/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.59

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