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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 522.35 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 522.35 and 325.28 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 522.35 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/522.35 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 522.35 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 169,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,910.01/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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