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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.68, 489.08 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.68, 489.08 and 262.16 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.68 : 489.08 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.68/489.08 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.68x = 489.08 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.68x = 128,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,217.21/325.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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