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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 527.78 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 527.78 and 325.71 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 527.78 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/527.78 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 527.78 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 171,904.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,904.04/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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