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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.24, 527.48 and 326.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.24, 527.48 and 326.32 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.24 : 527.48 = 326.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.24/527.48 = 326.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.24x = 527.48 × 326.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.24x = 172,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,127.27/352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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