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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 455.04 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 455.04 and 282.61 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 455.04 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/455.04 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 455.04 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 128,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,598.85/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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