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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 453.38 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 453.38 and 287.57 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 453.38 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/453.38 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 453.38 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 130,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,378.72/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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