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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.36 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.36 and 325.85 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.36 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.36 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.36 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 168,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,581.76/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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