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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.44, 486.72 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.44, 486.72 and 256.32 is: 383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.44 : 486.72 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.44/486.72 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.44x = 486.72 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.44x = 124,756.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,756.07/325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.35

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