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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 492.72 and 260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 492.72 and 260.14 is: 389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 492.72 = 260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/492.72 = 260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 492.72 × 260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 128,176.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,176.18/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.20

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