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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 602.73 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 602.73 and 329.11 is: 493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 602.73 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/602.73 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 602.73 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 198,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,364.47/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.28

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