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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 529.92 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 529.92 and 326.40 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 529.92 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/529.92 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 529.92 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 172,965.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,965.89/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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