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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.84, 524.21 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.84, 524.21 and 325.49 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.84 : 524.21 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.84/524.21 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.84x = 524.21 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.84x = 170,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,620.86/380.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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