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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.39, 452.01 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.39, 452.01 and 286.84 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.39 : 452.01 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.39/452.01 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.39x = 452.01 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.39x = 129,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,656.19/328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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