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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.35 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.35 and 288.55 is: 397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.35 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.35 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.35 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 131,102.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,102.69/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.78

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