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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 449.58 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 449.58 and 273.48 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 449.58 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/449.58 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 449.58 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 122,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,951.14/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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