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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 454.77 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 454.77 and 259.34 is: 357.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 454.77 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/454.77 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 454.77 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 117,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,937.78/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.99

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