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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.09 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.09 and 268.04 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.09 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.09 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.09 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 132,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168.41/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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