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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 525.66 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 525.66 and 326.37 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 525.66 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/525.66 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 525.66 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 171,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,556.46/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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