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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 486.72 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 486.72 and 325.68 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 486.72 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/486.72 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 486.72 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 158,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,514.97/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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