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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.48, 489.34 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.48, 489.34 and 261.80 is: 393.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.48 : 489.34 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.48/489.34 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.48x = 489.34 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.48x = 128,109.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,109.21/325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.60

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