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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 525.38 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 525.38 and 325.59 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 525.38 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/525.38 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 525.38 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 171,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,056.85/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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