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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.51, 488.86 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.51, 488.86 and 254.51 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.51 : 488.86 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.51/488.86 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.51x = 488.86 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.51x = 124,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,419.76/326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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