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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 524.67 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 524.67 and 325.74 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 524.67 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/524.67 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 524.67 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 170,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,906.01/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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