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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 532.85 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 532.85 and 324 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 532.85 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/532.85 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 532.85 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 172,641.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,641.78/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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