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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 495.75 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 495.75 and 265.51 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 495.75 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/495.75 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 495.75 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 131,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,624.18/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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