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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 454.38 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 454.38 and 277.27 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 454.38 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/454.38 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 454.38 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 125,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,988.66/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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