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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 487.71 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 487.71 and 253.46 is: 379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 487.71 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/487.71 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 487.71 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 123,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,614.98/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.82

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