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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 493.82 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 493.82 and 260.79 is: 390.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 493.82 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/493.82 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 493.82 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 128,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,783.32/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.57

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