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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 493.50 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 493.50 and 251.50 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 493.50 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/493.50 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 493.50 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 124,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,115.25/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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