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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.52 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.52 and 85.59 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.52 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.52 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.52 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 42,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.48/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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