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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 563.06 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 563.06 and 325.57 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 563.06 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/563.06 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 563.06 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 183,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,314.85/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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