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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 527.88 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 527.88 and 324.38 is: 487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 527.88 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/527.88 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 527.88 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 171,233.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,233.71/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.68

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