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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.30, 487.95 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.30, 487.95 and 264.28 is: 396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.30 : 487.95 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.30/487.95 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.30x = 487.95 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.30x = 128,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,955.43/325.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.42

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