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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 545.16 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 545.16 and 325.20 is: 487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 545.16 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/545.16 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 545.16 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 177,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,286.03/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.59

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