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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 753.48 and 329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 753.48 and 329.31 is: 493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 753.48 = 329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/753.48 = 329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 753.48 × 329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 248,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,128.50/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.42

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