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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 493.20 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 493.20 and 269.28 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 493.20 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/493.20 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 493.20 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 132,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,808.90/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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