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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.91, 487.83 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.91, 487.83 and 276.70 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.91 : 487.83 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.91/487.83 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.91x = 487.83 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.91x = 134,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,982.56/325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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