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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 454.77 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 454.77 and 274.14 is: 378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 454.77 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/454.77 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 454.77 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 124,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,670.65/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.37

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