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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 454.11 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 454.11 and 285.50 is: 393.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 454.11 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/454.11 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 454.11 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 129,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,648.41/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.78

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