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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 753.44 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 753.44 and 329.40 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 753.44 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/753.44 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 753.44 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 248,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,183.14/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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