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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 493.41 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 493.41 and 294.85 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 493.41 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/493.41 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 493.41 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 145,480.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,480.70/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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