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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 487.62 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 487.62 and 325.80 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 487.62 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/487.62 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 487.62 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 158,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,866.60/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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