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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.30, 787.10 and 329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.30, 787.10 and 329.30 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.30 : 787.10 = 329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.30/787.10 = 329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.30x = 787.10 × 329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.30x = 259,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,192.03/524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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