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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 454.53 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 454.53 and 259.54 is: 358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 454.53 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/454.53 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 454.53 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 117,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,968.72/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.55

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