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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 527.87 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 527.87 and 323.68 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 527.87 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/527.87 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 527.87 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 170,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,858.32/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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