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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 493.70 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 493.70 and 268.70 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 493.70 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/493.70 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 493.70 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 132,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,657.19/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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