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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.76, 1,274.40 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.76, 1,274.40 and 329.66 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.76 : 1,274.40 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.76/1,274.40 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.76x = 1,274.40 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.76x = 420,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,117.11/849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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