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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 494.13 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 494.13 and 85.99 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 494.13 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/494.13 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 494.13 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 42,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,489.81/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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