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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 533.28 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 533.28 and 321.82 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 533.28 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/533.28 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 533.28 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 171,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,620.04/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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