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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 452.80 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 452.80 and 279.64 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 452.80 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/452.80 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 452.80 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 126,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,620.99/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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