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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.01, 488.07 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.01, 488.07 and 253.65 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.01 : 488.07 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.01/488.07 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.01x = 488.07 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.01x = 123,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,797.69/326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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