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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 494.08 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 494.08 and 252.74 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 494.08 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/494.08 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 494.08 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 124,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,874.38/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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