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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 454.59 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 454.59 and 285.35 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 454.59 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/454.59 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 454.59 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 129,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,714.98/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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