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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 453.73 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 453.73 and 270.53 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 453.73 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/453.73 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 453.73 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 122,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,747.58/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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