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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.96 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.96 and 277.80 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.96 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.96 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.96 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 135,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,555.29/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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