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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 492.72 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 492.72 and 251.84 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 492.72 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/492.72 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 492.72 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 124,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,086.60/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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