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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 545.76 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 545.76 and 325.13 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 545.76 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/545.76 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 545.76 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 177,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,439.41/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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