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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.89 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.89 and 325.20 is: 487.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.89 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.89 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.89 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 160,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,613.03/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.81

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