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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 524.88 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 524.88 and 325.55 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 524.88 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/524.88 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 524.88 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 170,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,876.00/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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