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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 494.92 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 494.92 and 312.72 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 494.92 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/494.92 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 494.92 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 154,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,771.38/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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