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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 492 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 492 and 293.11 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 492 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/492 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 492 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 144,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,208.89/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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