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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.07, 486.45 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.07, 486.45 and 260.49 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.07 : 486.45 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.07/486.45 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.07x = 486.45 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.07x = 126,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,714.14/325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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