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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 494.35 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 494.35 and 86.09 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 494.35 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/494.35 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 494.35 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 42,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,555.90/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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