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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 506.00 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 506.00 and 325.50 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 506.00 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/506.00 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 506.00 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 164,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,705.71/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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