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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 493.52 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 493.52 and 260.59 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 493.52 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/493.52 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 493.52 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 128,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,607.20/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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