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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 493.86 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 493.86 and 260.86 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 493.86 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/493.86 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 493.86 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 128,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,828.32/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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