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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.24 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.24 and 291.32 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.24 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.24 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.24 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 143,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,978.07/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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