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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 512.85 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 512.85 and 325.11 is: 448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 512.85 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/512.85 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 512.85 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 166,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,732.66/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.40

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