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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.29, 447.54 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.29, 447.54 and 283.94 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.29 : 447.54 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.29/447.54 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.29x = 447.54 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.29x = 127,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,072.88/325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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