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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 604.32 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 604.32 and 329.92 is: 496.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 604.32 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/604.32 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 604.32 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 199,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,377.25/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.06

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