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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 493.81 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 493.81 and 260.28 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 493.81 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/493.81 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 493.81 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 128,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,529.68/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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