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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 449.08 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 449.08 and 276.56 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 449.08 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/449.08 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 449.08 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 124,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,197.56/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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