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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.62 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.62 and 85.62 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.62 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.62 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.62 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 42,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,265.27/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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