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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 449.04 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 449.04 and 292.32 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 449.04 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/449.04 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 449.04 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 131,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,263.37/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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