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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531.87 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531.87 and 326.64 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531.87 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531.87 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531.87 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 173,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,730.02/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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