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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.54 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.54 and 321.84 is: 482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.54 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.54 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.54 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 171,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,070.83/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.92

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