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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.83, 494.72 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.83, 494.72 and 83.03 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.83 : 494.72 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.83/494.72 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.83x = 494.72 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.83x = 41,077.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,077.42/329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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