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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.85, 562.90 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.85, 562.90 and 325.05 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.85 : 562.90 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.85/562.90 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.85x = 562.90 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.85x = 182,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,969.02/375.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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