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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.52, 452.66 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.52, 452.66 and 273.16 is: 376.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.52 : 452.66 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.52/452.66 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.52x = 452.66 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.52x = 123,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,648.61/328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.38

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