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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 495 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 495 and 261.18 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 495 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/495 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 495 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 129,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,284.10/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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