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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 488.52 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 488.52 and 291.78 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 488.52 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/488.52 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 488.52 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 142,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,540.37/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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