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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.60 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.60 and 291.78 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.60 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.60 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.60 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 132,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,351.41/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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