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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 494.33 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 494.33 and 268.37 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 494.33 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/494.33 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 494.33 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 132,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,659.53/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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