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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 494.84 and 253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 494.84 and 253.35 is: 380.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 494.84 = 253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/494.84 = 253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 494.84 × 253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 125,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,367.71/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.03

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