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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 524.49 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 524.49 and 326.62 is: 487.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 524.49 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/524.49 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 524.49 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 171,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,308.92/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.53

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