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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 494.44 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 494.44 and 275.84 is: 413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 494.44 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/494.44 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 494.44 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 136,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,386.33/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.49

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