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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.76, 552.63 and 325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.76, 552.63 and 325.35 is: 487.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.76 : 552.63 = 325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.76/552.63 = 325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.76x = 552.63 × 325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.76x = 179,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,798.17/368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.58

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