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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.11, 487.71 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.11, 487.71 and 264.77 is: 397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.11 : 487.71 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.11/487.71 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.11x = 487.71 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.11x = 129,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,128.54/325.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.18

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