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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 454.40 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 454.40 and 270.36 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 454.40 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/454.40 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 454.40 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 122,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,851.58/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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