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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.61, 493.79 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.61, 493.79 and 264.75 is: 396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.61 : 493.79 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.61/493.79 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.61x = 493.79 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.61x = 130,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,729.58/329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.62

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