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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.46 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.46 and 273.90 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.46 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.46 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.46 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 133,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,789.19/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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