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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 493.02 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 493.02 and 251.72 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 493.02 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/493.02 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 493.02 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 124,102.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,102.99/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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