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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 531.59 and 322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 531.59 and 322.58 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 531.59 = 322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/531.59 = 322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 531.59 × 322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 171,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,476.03/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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