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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.97, 529.34 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.97, 529.34 and 328.51 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.97 : 529.34 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.97/529.34 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.97x = 529.34 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.97x = 173,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,893.48/354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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