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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.86, 449.37 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.86, 449.37 and 286.26 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.86 : 449.37 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.86/449.37 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.86x = 449.37 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.86x = 128,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,636.66/325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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