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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.24, 516.52 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.24, 516.52 and 325.92 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.24 : 516.52 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.24/516.52 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.24x = 516.52 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.24x = 168,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,344.20/375.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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