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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.90, 561.91 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.90, 561.91 and 325.24 is: 487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.90 : 561.91 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.90/561.91 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.90x = 561.91 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.90x = 182,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,756.50/374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.48

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