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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 532.14 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 532.14 and 325.81 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 532.14 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/532.14 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 532.14 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 173,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,376.53/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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