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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 454.26 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 454.26 and 273.79 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 454.26 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/454.26 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 454.26 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 124,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,371.85/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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