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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 489.37 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 489.37 and 282.13 is: 423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 489.37 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/489.37 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 489.37 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 138,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,066.04/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.62

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