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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.42, 531.98 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.42, 531.98 and 321.74 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.42 : 531.98 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.42/531.98 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.42x = 531.98 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.42x = 171,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,159.25/355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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