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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 448.08 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 448.08 and 276.32 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 448.08 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/448.08 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 448.08 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 123,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,813.47/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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