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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 493.50 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 493.50 and 290.67 is: 435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 493.50 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/493.50 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 493.50 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 143,445.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,445.65/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.22

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