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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 487.42 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 487.42 and 263.19 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 487.42 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/487.42 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 487.42 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 128,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.58/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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