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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 493.92 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 493.92 and 295.20 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 493.92 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/493.92 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 493.92 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 145,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,805.18/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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