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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.55 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.55 and 86.27 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.55 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.55 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.55 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 42,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664.83/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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