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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 448.74 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 448.74 and 289.08 is: 397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 448.74 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/448.74 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 448.74 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 129,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,721.76/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.94

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