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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.72, 520.82 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.72, 520.82 and 325.20 is: 448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.72 : 520.82 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.72/520.82 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.72x = 520.82 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.72x = 169,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,370.66/377.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.40

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