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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 530.23 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 530.23 and 328.47 is: 490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 530.23 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/530.23 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 530.23 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 174,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,163.01/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.32

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