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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.57, 543.59 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.57, 543.59 and 325.58 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.57 : 543.59 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.57/543.59 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.57x = 543.59 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.57x = 176,980.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,980.40/362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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