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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 492.64 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 492.64 and 293.09 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 492.64 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/492.64 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 492.64 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 144,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,386.51/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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