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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 452.29 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 452.29 and 272.70 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 452.29 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/452.29 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 452.29 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 123,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,339.48/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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