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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 489.20 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 489.20 and 267.99 is: 402.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 489.20 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/489.20 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 489.20 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 131,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,099.37/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.43

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