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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 495.19 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 495.19 and 261.68 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 495.19 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/495.19 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 495.19 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 129,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,578.77/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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