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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.38 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.38 and 263.88 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.38 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.38 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.38 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 119,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,901.79/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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