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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 493.56 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 493.56 and 257.04 is: 385.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 493.56 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/493.56 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 493.56 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 126,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,864.66/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.14

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