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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.20, 493.83 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.20, 493.83 and 85.73 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.20 : 493.83 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.20/493.83 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.20x = 493.83 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.20x = 42,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336.05/329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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