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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 493.23 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 493.23 and 294.72 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 493.23 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/493.23 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 493.23 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 145,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,364.75/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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