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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.92 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.92 and 253.46 is: 379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.92 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.92 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.92 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 123,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,668.20/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.77

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