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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.59, 452.97 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.59, 452.97 and 287.55 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.59 : 452.97 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.59/452.97 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.59x = 452.97 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.59x = 130,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,251.52/328.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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