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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.95 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.95 and 85.86 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.95 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.95 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.95 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 42,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,410.55/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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