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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 453.35 and 282.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 453.35 and 282.29 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 453.35 = 282.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/453.35 = 282.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 453.35 × 282.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 127,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,973.02/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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