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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.99, 753.94 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.99, 753.94 and 329.11 is: 493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.99 : 753.94 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.99/753.94 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.99x = 753.94 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.99x = 248,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,129.19/502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.31

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