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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 453.26 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 453.26 and 273.06 is: 376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 453.26 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/453.26 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 453.26 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 123,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,766.49/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.86

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