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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.76 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.76 and 261.45 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.76 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.76 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.76 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 127,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,523.54/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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