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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.56, 487.73 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.56, 487.73 and 258.16 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.56 : 487.73 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.56/487.73 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.56x = 487.73 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.56x = 125,912.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,912.38/326.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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