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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 453.62 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 453.62 and 258.98 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 453.62 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/453.62 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 453.62 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 117,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,478.51/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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