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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.70, 533.82 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.70, 533.82 and 326.82 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.70 : 533.82 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.70/533.82 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.70x = 533.82 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.70x = 174,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,463.05/355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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