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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 753.44 and 329.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 753.44 and 329.47 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 753.44 = 329.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/753.44 = 329.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 753.44 × 329.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 248,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,232.35/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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