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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 493.92 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 493.92 and 261.36 is: 391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 493.92 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/493.92 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 493.92 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 129,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,090.93/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.90

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