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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 488.81 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 488.81 and 274.91 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 488.81 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/488.81 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 488.81 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 134,377.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,377.00/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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