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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.81, 489.03 and 265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.81, 489.03 and 265.67 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.81 : 489.03 = 265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.81/489.03 = 265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.81x = 489.03 × 265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.81x = 129,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,920.60/325.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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