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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.80, 488.57 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.80, 488.57 and 268.56 is: 402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.80 : 488.57 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.80/488.57 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.80x = 488.57 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.80x = 131,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,209.02/325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.73

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