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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.55, 501.20 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.55, 501.20 and 329.55 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.55 : 501.20 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.55/501.20 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.55x = 501.20 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.55x = 165,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168.81/329.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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