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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.06, 521.68 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.06, 521.68 and 325.68 is: 449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.06 : 521.68 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.06/521.68 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.06x = 521.68 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.06x = 169,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,900.74/378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.40

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