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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 449.91 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 449.91 and 260.73 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 449.91 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/449.91 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 449.91 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 117,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,305.03/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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