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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 532.89 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 532.89 and 326.31 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 532.89 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/532.89 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 532.89 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 173,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,887.34/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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