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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 487.68 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 487.68 and 267.96 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 487.68 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/487.68 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 487.68 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 130,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,678.73/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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