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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 495.26 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 495.26 and 316.72 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 495.26 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/495.26 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 495.26 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 156,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858.75/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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