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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 564.66 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 564.66 and 325.89 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 564.66 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/564.66 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 564.66 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 184,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,017.05/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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