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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.36, 493.64 and 296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.36, 493.64 and 296.72 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.36 : 493.64 = 296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.36/493.64 = 296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.36x = 493.64 × 296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.36x = 146,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,472.86/329.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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