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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 493.90 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 493.90 and 295.45 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 493.90 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/493.90 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 493.90 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 145,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,920.78/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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