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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 453.80 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 453.80 and 285.53 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 453.80 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/453.80 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 453.80 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 129,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,571.96/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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