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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 493.47 and 85.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 493.47 and 85.53 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 493.47 = 85.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/493.47 = 85.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 493.47 × 85.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 42,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206.49/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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