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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.98, 489.65 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.98, 489.65 and 257.40 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.98 : 489.65 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.98/489.65 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.98x = 489.65 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.98x = 126,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,034.62/325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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