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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.87, 550.44 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.87, 550.44 and 325.44 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.87 : 550.44 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.87/550.44 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.87x = 550.44 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.87x = 179,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,135.19/366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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