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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.68 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.68 and 325.20 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.68 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.68 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.68 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 165,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,422.74/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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