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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 487.01 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 487.01 and 273.17 is: 409.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 487.01 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/487.01 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 487.01 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 133,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,038.42/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.08

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