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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 532.84 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 532.84 and 326.25 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 532.84 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/532.84 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 532.84 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 173,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,839.46/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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