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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 498.78 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 498.78 and 330.66 is: 492.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 498.78 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/498.78 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 498.78 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 164,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,926.59/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.52

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