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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.55, 534.24 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.55, 534.24 and 321.84 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.55 : 534.24 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.55/534.24 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.55x = 534.24 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.55x = 171,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,939.80/355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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