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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 452.74 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 452.74 and 269.72 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 452.74 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/452.74 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 452.74 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 122,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,113.03/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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