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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 491.87 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 491.87 and 295 is: 440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 491.87 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/491.87 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 491.87 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 145,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,101.65/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.18

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