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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 493.71 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 493.71 and 263.98 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 493.71 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/493.71 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 493.71 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 130,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,329.57/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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