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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 454.71 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 454.71 and 267.50 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 454.71 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/454.71 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 454.71 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 121,634.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,634.93/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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