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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.14, 1,263.93 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.14, 1,263.93 and 329.50 is: 494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.14 : 1,263.93 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.14/1,263.93 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.14x = 1,263.93 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.14x = 416,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,464.94/842.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.53

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