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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 493.77 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 493.77 and 261.35 is: 391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 493.77 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/493.77 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 493.77 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 129,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,046.79/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.78

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