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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 492.84 and 263.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 492.84 and 263.82 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 492.84 = 263.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/492.84 = 263.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 492.84 × 263.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 130,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,021.05/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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