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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 492.41 and 290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 492.41 and 290.94 is: 434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 492.41 = 290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/492.41 = 290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 492.41 × 290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 143,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,261.77/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.43

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