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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.99, 488.08 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.99, 488.08 and 272.08 is: 407.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.99 : 488.08 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.99/488.08 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.99x = 488.08 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.99x = 132,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,796.81/325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.36

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