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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.17, 487.02 and 251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.17, 487.02 and 251.53 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.17 : 487.02 = 251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.17/487.02 = 251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.17x = 487.02 × 251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.17x = 122,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,500.77/325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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