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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 603.32 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 603.32 and 325.56 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 603.32 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/603.32 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 603.32 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 196,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,416.86/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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