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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 485.28 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 485.28 and 276.48 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 485.28 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/485.28 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 485.28 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 134,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,170.21/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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