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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 453.96 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 453.96 and 273.54 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 453.96 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/453.96 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 453.96 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 124,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,176.22/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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