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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.03, 543.23 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.03, 543.23 and 325.09 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.03 : 543.23 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.03/543.23 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.03x = 543.23 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.03x = 176,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,600.00/364.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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