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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.86, 529.01 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.86, 529.01 and 325.13 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.86 : 529.01 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.86/529.01 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.86x = 529.01 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.86x = 171,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995.40/351.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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