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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 447.75 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 447.75 and 272.51 is: 375.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 447.75 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/447.75 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 447.75 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 122,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,014.11/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.40

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