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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 453.71 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 453.71 and 294.39 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 453.71 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/453.71 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 453.71 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 133,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,567.69/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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