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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 489.03 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 489.03 and 264.94 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 489.03 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/489.03 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 489.03 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 129,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,563.61/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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