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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 494.10 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 494.10 and 268.37 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 494.10 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/494.10 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 494.10 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 132,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,601.62/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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