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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.24, 524.48 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.24, 524.48 and 324.32 is: 485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.24 : 524.48 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.24/524.48 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.24x = 524.48 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.24x = 170,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,099.35/350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.67

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