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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 541.49 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 541.49 and 325.22 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 541.49 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/541.49 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 541.49 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 176,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,099.04/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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