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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.10 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.10 and 267.76 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.10 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.10 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.10 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 132,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,032.46/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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