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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 449.50 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 449.50 and 299.76 is: 413.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 449.50 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/449.50 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 449.50 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 134,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,742.12/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.47

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