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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 496.05 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 496.05 and 329.48 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 496.05 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/496.05 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 496.05 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 163,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,436.07/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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