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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 493.66 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 493.66 and 85.62 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 493.66 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/493.66 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 493.66 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 42,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266.74/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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