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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 522.63 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 522.63 and 324.78 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 522.63 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/522.63 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 522.63 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 169,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,739.77/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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