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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 487.82 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 487.82 and 276.60 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 487.82 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/487.82 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 487.82 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 134,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,931.01/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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