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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.85, 453.42 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.85, 453.42 and 278.96 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.85 : 453.42 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.85/453.42 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.85x = 453.42 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.85x = 126,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,486.04/328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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