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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.89 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.89 and 290.77 is: 436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.89 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.89 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.89 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 143,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608.40/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.45

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