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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 492.89 and 251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 492.89 and 251.51 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 492.89 = 251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/492.89 = 251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 492.89 × 251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 123,963.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,963.04/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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