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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 495.90 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 495.90 and 291.08 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 495.90 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/495.90 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 495.90 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 144,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346.57/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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