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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 487.77 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 487.77 and 253.09 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 487.77 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/487.77 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 487.77 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 123,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,449.71/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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