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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 524.78 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 524.78 and 325.88 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 524.78 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/524.78 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 524.78 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 171,011.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,011.05/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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