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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 454.41 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 454.41 and 277.38 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 454.41 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/454.41 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 454.41 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 126,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,044.25/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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