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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.90 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.90 and 288.52 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.90 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.90 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.90 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 142,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,500.03/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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