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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 489.85 and 277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 489.85 and 277.25 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 489.85 = 277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/489.85 = 277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 489.85 × 277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 135,810.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,810.91/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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