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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 454.61 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 454.61 and 259.58 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 454.61 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/454.61 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 454.61 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 118,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,007.50/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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