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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.88, 488.40 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.88, 488.40 and 271.88 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.88 : 488.40 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.88/488.40 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.88x = 488.40 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.88x = 132,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,786.19/325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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