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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.94, 525.18 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.94, 525.18 and 325.44 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.94 : 525.18 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.94/525.18 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.94x = 525.18 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.94x = 170,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,914.58/380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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