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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 455.78 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 455.78 and 277.44 is: 383.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 455.78 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/455.78 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 455.78 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 126,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,450.22/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.32

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