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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 449.13 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 449.13 and 276.46 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 449.13 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/449.13 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 449.13 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 124,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,166.48/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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