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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 495.42 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 495.42 and 275.05 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 495.42 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/495.42 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 495.42 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 136,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,262.07/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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