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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 495.51 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 495.51 and 285.04 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 495.51 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/495.51 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 495.51 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 141,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,240.17/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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