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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.66, 487.84 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.66, 487.84 and 264.51 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.66 : 487.84 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.66/487.84 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.66x = 487.84 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.66x = 129,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,038.56/325.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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