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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 549.60 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 549.60 and 325.66 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 549.60 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/549.60 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 549.60 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 178,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,982.74/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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