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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 489.27 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 489.27 and 277.05 is: 416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 489.27 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/489.27 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 489.27 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 135,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,552.25/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.15

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