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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.52, 512.22 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.52, 512.22 and 325.34 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.52 : 512.22 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.52/512.22 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.52x = 512.22 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.52x = 166,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,645.65/371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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