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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 492.64 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 492.64 and 268.09 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 492.64 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/492.64 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 492.64 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 132,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,071.86/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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