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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 454.73 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 454.73 and 283.28 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 454.73 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/454.73 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 454.73 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 128,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,812.22/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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