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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 455.10 and 275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 455.10 and 275.24 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 455.10 = 275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/455.10 = 275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 455.10 × 275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 125,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,261.72/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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