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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.50, 488.25 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.50, 488.25 and 253.50 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 488.25 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/488.25 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 488.25 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 123,771.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,771.38/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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