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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.14 and 325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.14 and 325.52 is: 448.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.14 = 325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.14 = 325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.14 × 325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 170,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,618.05/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.76

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