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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 453.50 and 282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 453.50 and 282.60 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 453.50 = 282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/453.50 = 282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 453.50 × 282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 128,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,157.69/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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