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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 549.12 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 549.12 and 323.56 is: 485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 549.12 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/549.12 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 549.12 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 177,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,673.27/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.34

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