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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 496.94 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 496.94 and 325.42 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 496.94 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/496.94 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 496.94 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 161,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,711.35/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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