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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 493.89 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 493.89 and 265 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 493.89 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/493.89 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 493.89 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 130,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,880.85/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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