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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 494 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 494 and 124 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 494 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/494 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 494 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 61,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,256/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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