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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 603.30 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 603.30 and 329.91 is: 494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 603.30 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/603.30 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 603.30 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 199,037.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,037.07/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.12

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