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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.26, 531.72 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.26, 531.72 and 323.28 is: 483.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.26 : 531.72 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.26/531.72 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.26x = 531.72 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.26x = 171,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,894.44/355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.86

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