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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.11, 513.47 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.11, 513.47 and 325.47 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.11 : 513.47 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.11/513.47 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.11x = 513.47 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.11x = 167,117.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,117.45/372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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