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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 533.12 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 533.12 and 326.44 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 533.12 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/533.12 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 533.12 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 174,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,031.18/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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