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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.24 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.24 and 325.53 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.24 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.24 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.24 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 159,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,262.30/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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