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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.69, 449.38 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.69, 449.38 and 255.76 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 449.38 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/449.38 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 449.38 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 114,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,932.63/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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