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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.92, 488.16 and 257.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.92, 488.16 and 257.08 is: 385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.92 : 488.16 = 257.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.92/488.16 = 257.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.92x = 488.16 × 257.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.92x = 125,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,496.17/325.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.05

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