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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 532 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 532 and 328.54 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 532 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/532 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 532 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 174,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,783.28/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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