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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.66, 517.02 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.66, 517.02 and 325.52 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.66 : 517.02 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.66/517.02 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.66x = 517.02 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.66x = 168,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300.35/374.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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