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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.02 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.02 and 264.40 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.02 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.02 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.02 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 130,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,353.26/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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