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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.78, 544.35 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.78, 544.35 and 325.85 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.78 : 544.35 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.78/544.35 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.78x = 544.35 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.78x = 177,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,373.73/364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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