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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.43, 563.13 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.43, 563.13 and 325.62 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.43 : 563.13 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.43/563.13 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.43x = 563.13 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.43x = 183,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,366.39/376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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