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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 449.55 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 449.55 and 276.89 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 449.55 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/449.55 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 449.55 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 124,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,473.65/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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