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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.28, 752 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.28, 752 and 329.16 is: 492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.28 : 752 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.28/752 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.28x = 752 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.28x = 247,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,528.32/502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.81

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