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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.71, 487.89 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.71, 487.89 and 277.18 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.71 : 487.89 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.71/487.89 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.71x = 487.89 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.71x = 135,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,233.35/325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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