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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.76, 487.74 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.76, 487.74 and 253.76 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.76 : 487.74 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.76/487.74 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.76x = 487.74 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.76x = 123,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,768.90/325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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