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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 487.80 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 487.80 and 256.86 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 487.80 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/487.80 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 487.80 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 125,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,296.31/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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