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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 499.70 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 499.70 and 330.28 is: 495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 499.70 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/499.70 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 499.70 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 165,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,040.92/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.92

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