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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 534.63 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 534.63 and 328.88 is: 494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 534.63 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/534.63 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 534.63 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 175,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,829.11/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.44

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