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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.84, 449.36 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.84, 449.36 and 293.44 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.84 : 449.36 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.84/449.36 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.84x = 449.36 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.84x = 131,860.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,860.20/325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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