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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.19, 452.88 and 272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.19, 452.88 and 272.79 is: 376.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.19 : 452.88 = 272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.19/452.88 = 272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.19x = 452.88 × 272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.19x = 123,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,541.14/328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.44

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