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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 492.64 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 492.64 and 252.40 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 492.64 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/492.64 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 492.64 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 124,342.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,342.34/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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