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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 530.97 and 328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 530.97 and 328.97 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 530.97 = 328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/530.97 = 328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 530.97 × 328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 174,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,673.20/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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