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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.51, 518.21 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.51, 518.21 and 325.30 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.51 : 518.21 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.51/518.21 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.51x = 518.21 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.51x = 168,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,573.71/374.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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