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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.64 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.64 and 325.92 is: 488.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.64 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.64 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.64 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 161,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,213.07/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.88

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