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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.03 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.03 and 252.72 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.03 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.03 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.03 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 124,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,851.89/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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