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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 494.97 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 494.97 and 294.65 is: 440.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 494.97 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/494.97 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 494.97 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 145,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,842.29/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.67

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