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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 453.78 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 453.78 and 262.73 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 453.78 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/453.78 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 453.78 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 119,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,222.75/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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