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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.40 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.40 and 325.61 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.40 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.40 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.40 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 164,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,888.90/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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