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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.15, 753.22 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.15, 753.22 and 329.90 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.15 : 753.22 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.15/753.22 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.15x = 753.22 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.15x = 248,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,487.28/502.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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