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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.20, 549.71 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.20, 549.71 and 325 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.20 : 549.71 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.20/549.71 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.20x = 549.71 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.20x = 178,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,655.75/368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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