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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 486.96 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 486.96 and 279.92 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 486.96 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/486.96 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 486.96 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 136,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,307.41/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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