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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.67 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.67 and 283.96 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.67 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.67 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.67 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 140,466.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,466.49/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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