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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 452.34 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 452.34 and 275.88 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 452.34 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/452.34 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 452.34 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 124,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,791.56/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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