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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 453.66 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 453.66 and 273.52 is: 377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 453.66 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/453.66 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 453.66 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 124,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,085.08/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.25

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