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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 448.38 and 289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 448.38 and 289.63 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 448.38 = 289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/448.38 = 289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 448.38 × 289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 129,864.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,864.30/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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