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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.56, 522.96 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.56, 522.96 and 324.76 is: 484.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.56 : 522.96 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.56/522.96 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.56x = 522.96 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.56x = 169,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,836.49/350.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.47

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