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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.40 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.40 and 277.76 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.40 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.40 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.40 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 126,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,214.14/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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