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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 532.64 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 532.64 and 325.47 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 532.64 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/532.64 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 532.64 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 173,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,356.71/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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