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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 493.86 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 493.86 and 265.52 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 493.86 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/493.86 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 493.86 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 131,129.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,129.71/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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