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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 488.74 and 274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 488.74 and 274.55 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 488.74 = 274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/488.74 = 274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 488.74 × 274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 134,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,183.57/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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