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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.10, 489.83 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.10, 489.83 and 294.29 is: 443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.10 : 489.83 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.10/489.83 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.10x = 489.83 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.10x = 144,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,150.60/325.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.40

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