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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 524.18 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 524.18 and 326.43 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 524.18 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/524.18 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 524.18 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 171,106.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,106.45/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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