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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.06, 486.52 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.06, 486.52 and 247.61 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.06 : 486.52 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.06/486.52 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.06x = 486.52 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.06x = 120,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,467.22/325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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