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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.20 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.20 and 325.52 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.20 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.20 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.20 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 168,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,358.94/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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