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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 449.36 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 449.36 and 273.60 is: 377.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 449.36 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/449.36 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 449.36 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 122,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,944.90/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.41

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