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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 492.84 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 492.84 and 255.34 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 492.84 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/492.84 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 492.84 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 125,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,842.38/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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