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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 530.89 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 530.89 and 323.11 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 530.89 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/530.89 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 530.89 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 171,535.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,535.87/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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