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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.73, 488.78 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.73, 488.78 and 268.46 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.73 : 488.78 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.73/488.78 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.73x = 488.78 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.73x = 131,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,216.54/325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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