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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 488.52 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 488.52 and 253.59 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 488.52 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/488.52 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 488.52 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 123,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,883.79/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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