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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 532.17 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 532.17 and 328.02 is: 492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 532.17 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/532.17 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 532.17 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 174,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,562.40/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.20

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