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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.85 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.85 and 268.87 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.85 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.85 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.85 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 133,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050.32/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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