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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.18, 532.49 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.18, 532.49 and 328.14 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.18 : 532.49 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.18/532.49 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.18x = 532.49 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.18x = 174,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,731.27/355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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