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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 448.88 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 448.88 and 276.39 is: 381.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 448.88 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/448.88 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 448.88 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 124,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,064.56/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.43

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