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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.12, 518.13 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.12, 518.13 and 325.98 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.12 : 518.13 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.12/518.13 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.12x = 518.13 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.12x = 168,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,900.02/375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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