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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.13, 487.07 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.13, 487.07 and 288.77 is: 432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 487.07 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/487.07 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 487.07 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 140,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,650.98/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.60

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