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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.58, 447.75 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.58, 447.75 and 284.15 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.58 : 447.75 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.58/447.75 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.58x = 447.75 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.58x = 127,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,229.28/325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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