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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 528.82 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 528.82 and 324.28 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 528.82 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/528.82 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 528.82 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 171,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,485.75/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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