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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 487.74 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 487.74 and 257.04 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 487.74 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/487.74 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 487.74 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 125,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,368.69/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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