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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 548.73 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 548.73 and 325.08 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 548.73 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/548.73 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 548.73 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 178,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381.15/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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