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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.32, 545.57 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.32, 545.57 and 325 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.32 : 545.57 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.32/545.57 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.32x = 545.57 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.32x = 177,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,310.25/365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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