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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.69, 520.21 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.69, 520.21 and 325.13 is: 447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.69 : 520.21 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.69/520.21 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.69x = 520.21 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.69x = 169,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,135.88/377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.82

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