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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 492.93 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 492.93 and 265.02 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 492.93 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/492.93 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 492.93 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 130,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,636.31/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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