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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 494.87 and 241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 494.87 and 241.77 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 494.87 = 241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/494.87 = 241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 494.87 × 241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 119,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,644.72/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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