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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 491.04 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 491.04 and 290.32 is: 437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 491.04 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/491.04 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 491.04 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 142,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,558.73/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.89

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