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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.61, 448.29 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.61, 448.29 and 260.00 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.61 : 448.29 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.61/448.29 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.61x = 448.29 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.61x = 116,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,553.16/325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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