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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.65, 494.98 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.65, 494.98 and 268.19 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.65 : 494.98 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.65/494.98 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.65x = 494.98 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.65x = 132,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,749.25/329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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