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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 494.14 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 494.14 and 265.70 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 494.14 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/494.14 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 494.14 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 131,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,293.00/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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