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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 448.44 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 448.44 and 272.99 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 448.44 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/448.44 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 448.44 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 122,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,417.39/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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