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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.86, 455.01 and 290.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.86, 455.01 and 290.61 is: 400.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.86 : 455.01 = 290.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.86/455.01 = 290.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.86x = 455.01 × 290.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.86x = 132,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,230.37/329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.87

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