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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.38 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.38 and 325.53 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.38 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.38 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.38 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 186,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,977.92/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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