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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 493.76 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 493.76 and 207.62 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 493.76 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/493.76 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 493.76 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 102,510.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,510.94/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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