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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 454.77 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 454.77 and 273.66 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 454.77 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/454.77 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 454.77 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 124,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,452.36/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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