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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.52 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.52 and 323.46 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.52 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.52 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.52 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 172,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,572.38/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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