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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.47 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.47 and 295.50 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.47 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.47 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.47 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 132,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,820.44/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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