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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 453.54 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 453.54 and 272.92 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 453.54 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/453.54 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 453.54 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 123,780.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,780.14/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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