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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.32, 488.53 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.32, 488.53 and 253.96 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.32 : 488.53 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.32/488.53 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.32x = 488.53 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.32x = 124,067.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,067.08/326.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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