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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.70, 455.02 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.70, 455.02 and 277.16 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.70 : 455.02 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.70/455.02 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.70x = 455.02 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.70x = 126,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,110.38/329.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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