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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 493.62 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 493.62 and 293.20 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 493.62 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/493.62 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 493.62 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 144,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,729.38/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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