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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.19, 754.68 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.19, 754.68 and 329.46 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.19 : 754.68 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.19/754.68 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.19x = 754.68 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.19x = 248,636.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,636.87/504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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