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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 549.75 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 549.75 and 325.95 is: 488.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 549.75 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/549.75 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 549.75 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 179,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,191.01/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.31

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