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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 531.99 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 531.99 and 325.17 is: 486.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 531.99 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/531.99 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 531.99 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 172,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,987.19/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.23

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