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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 529.29 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 529.29 and 326.71 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 529.29 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/529.29 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 529.29 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 172,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924.34/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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