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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 524.15 and 328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 524.15 and 328.55 is: 491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 524.15 = 328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/524.15 = 328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 524.15 × 328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 172,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,207.84/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.81

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