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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.04 and 296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.04 and 296.10 is: 443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.04 = 296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.04 = 296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.04 × 296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 144,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,508.64/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.88

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