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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 448.65 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 448.65 and 276.08 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 448.65 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/448.65 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 448.65 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 123,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,861.05/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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