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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 450.16 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 450.16 and 290.89 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 450.16 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/450.16 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 450.16 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 130,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,947.04/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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