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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 548.37 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 548.37 and 323.06 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 548.37 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/548.37 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 548.37 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 177,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,156.41/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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