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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.99, 562.71 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.99, 562.71 and 325.05 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.99 : 562.71 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.99/562.71 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.99x = 562.71 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.99x = 182,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,907.99/376.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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