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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 562.98 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 562.98 and 325.44 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 562.98 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/562.98 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 562.98 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 183,216.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,216.21/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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