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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 454.73 and 259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 454.73 and 259.63 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 454.73 = 259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/454.73 = 259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 454.73 × 259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 118,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,061.55/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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