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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 493.80 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 493.80 and 268.40 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 493.80 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/493.80 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 493.80 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 132,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,535.92/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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