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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 453.51 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 453.51 and 289.32 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 453.51 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/453.51 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 453.51 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 131,209.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,209.51/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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