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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.51, 487.53 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.51, 487.53 and 251.87 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.51 : 487.53 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.51/487.53 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.51x = 487.53 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.51x = 122,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,791.74/325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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