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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 452.76 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 452.76 and 273.56 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 452.76 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/452.76 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 452.76 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 123,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,857.03/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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