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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 486.54 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 486.54 and 276.12 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 486.54 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/486.54 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 486.54 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 134,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,343.42/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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