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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 449.28 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 449.28 and 276.48 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 449.28 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/449.28 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 449.28 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 124,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,216.93/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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