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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.62, 487.44 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.62, 487.44 and 264.24 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.62 : 487.44 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.62/487.44 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.62x = 487.44 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.62x = 128,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,801.15/325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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