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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.25, 487.15 and 271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.25, 487.15 and 271.39 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 487.15 = 271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/487.15 = 271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 487.15 × 271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 132,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,207.64/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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