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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 455.40 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 455.40 and 264.60 is: 365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 455.40 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/455.40 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 455.40 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 120,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,498.84/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.61

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