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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 540.05 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 540.05 and 325.44 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 540.05 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/540.05 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 540.05 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 175,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,752.24/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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