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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 453.80 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 453.80 and 262.49 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 453.80 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/453.80 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 453.80 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 119,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,116.35/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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