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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 448.29 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 448.29 and 276.24 is: 380.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 448.29 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/448.29 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 448.29 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 123,835.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,835.63/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.59

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