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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 455.34 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 455.34 and 274.54 is: 378.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 455.34 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/455.34 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 455.34 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 125,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,009.04/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.94

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