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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 529.80 and 324.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 529.80 and 324.99 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 529.80 = 324.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/529.80 = 324.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 529.80 × 324.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 172,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,179.70/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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