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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 453.72 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 453.72 and 273.06 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 453.72 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/453.72 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 453.72 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 123,893.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,893.81/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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