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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 487.29 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 487.29 and 279.57 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 487.29 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/487.29 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 487.29 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 136,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,231.67/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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