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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 453.87 and 258.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 453.87 and 258.71 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 453.87 = 258.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/453.87 = 258.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 453.87 × 258.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 117,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418.44/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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