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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.46 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.46 and 325.88 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.46 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.46 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.46 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 166,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,022.82/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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