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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.10 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.10 and 253.36 is: 380.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.10 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.10 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.10 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 123,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,665.02/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.09

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