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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 552.45 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 552.45 and 325.01 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 552.45 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/552.45 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 552.45 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 179,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,551.77/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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