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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.65, 517.66 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.65, 517.66 and 325.44 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.65 : 517.66 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.65/517.66 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.65x = 517.66 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.65x = 168,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,466.46/374.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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