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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 493.56 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 493.56 and 283.68 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 493.56 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/493.56 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 493.56 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 140,013.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013.10/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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