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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 516.56 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 516.56 and 325.32 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 516.56 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/516.56 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 516.56 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 168,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,045.67/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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