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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 494.07 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 494.07 and 326.53 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 494.07 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/494.07 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 494.07 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 161,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,328.68/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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