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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 599.49 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 599.49 and 330.54 is: 495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 599.49 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/599.49 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 599.49 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 198,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,155.42/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.81

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