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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 435.72 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 435.72 and 329.80 is: 435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 435.72 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/435.72 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 435.72 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 143,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,700.46/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.72

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