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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.55, 488.17 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.55, 488.17 and 263.70 is: 395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.55 : 488.17 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.55/488.17 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.55x = 488.17 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.55x = 128,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,726.67/325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.42

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