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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 447.66 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 447.66 and 276.52 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 447.66 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/447.66 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 447.66 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 123,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,786.94/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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