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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.06 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.06 and 85.94 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.06 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.06 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.06 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 42,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460.54/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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