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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.68, 493.74 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.68, 493.74 and 261.04 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.68 : 493.74 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.68/493.74 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.68x = 493.74 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.68x = 128,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,885.89/329.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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