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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.15, 488.23 and 263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.15, 488.23 and 263.69 is: 395.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.15 : 488.23 = 263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.15/488.23 = 263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.15x = 488.23 × 263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.15x = 128,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,740.10/325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.94

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