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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 453.26 and 287.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 453.26 and 287.51 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 453.26 = 287.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/453.26 = 287.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 453.26 × 287.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 130,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,315.24/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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