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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 447.99 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 447.99 and 278.40 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 447.99 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/447.99 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 447.99 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 124,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,720.42/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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