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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 493.99 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 493.99 and 293.28 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 493.99 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/493.99 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 493.99 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 144,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,876.65/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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