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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.24, 514.31 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.24, 514.31 and 325.67 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.24 : 514.31 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.24/514.31 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.24x = 514.31 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.24x = 167,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491.14/372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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