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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 493.22 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 493.22 and 257.09 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 493.22 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/493.22 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 493.22 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 126,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,801.93/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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