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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.28 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.28 and 274.50 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.28 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.28 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.28 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 134,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,032.86/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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