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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 531.78 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 531.78 and 322.46 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 531.78 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/531.78 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 531.78 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 171,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,477.78/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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