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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 453.74 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 453.74 and 279.08 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 453.74 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/453.74 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 453.74 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 126,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,629.76/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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