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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 455.49 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 455.49 and 257.01 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 455.49 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/455.49 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 455.49 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 117,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,063.78/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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