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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.20, 525.96 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.20, 525.96 and 325.22 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.20 : 525.96 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.20/525.96 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.20x = 525.96 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.20x = 171,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,052.71/351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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