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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.72, 489.06 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.72, 489.06 and 280.36 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.72 : 489.06 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.72/489.06 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.72x = 489.06 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.72x = 137,112.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,112.86/325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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