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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 492.62 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 492.62 and 264.18 is: 395.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 492.62 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/492.62 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 492.62 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 130,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,140.35/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.49

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