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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 455.36 and 274.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 455.36 and 274.61 is: 379.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 455.36 = 274.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/455.36 = 274.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 455.36 × 274.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 125,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,045.93/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.02

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