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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 492.87 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 492.87 and 309.94 is: 464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 492.87 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/492.87 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 492.87 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 152,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,760.13/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.32

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