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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 488.31 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 488.31 and 261.84 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 488.31 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/488.31 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 488.31 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 127,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,859.09/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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