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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.60, 487.76 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.60, 487.76 and 279.68 is: 418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.60 : 487.76 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.60/487.76 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.60x = 487.76 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.60x = 136,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,416.72/325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.97

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