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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.65, 454.61 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.65, 454.61 and 283.01 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.65 : 454.61 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.65/454.61 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.65x = 454.61 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.65x = 128,657.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.61/329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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