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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.88, 754.44 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.88, 754.44 and 329.84 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.88 : 754.44 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.88/754.44 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.88x = 754.44 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.88x = 248,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,844.49/502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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