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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.16, 548.46 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.16, 548.46 and 323.40 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.16 : 548.46 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.16/548.46 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.16x = 548.46 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.16x = 177,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,371.96/365.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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