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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 566.60 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 566.60 and 325.62 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 566.60 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/566.60 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 566.60 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 184,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,494.66/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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