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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 447.36 and 288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 447.36 and 288.24 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 447.36 = 288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/447.36 = 288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 447.36 × 288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 128,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,947.05/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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