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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.71 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.71 and 252.69 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.71 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.71 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.71 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 125,009.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,009.96/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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