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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 487.22 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 487.22 and 260.09 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 487.22 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/487.22 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 487.22 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 126,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,717.31/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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