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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 533.22 and 324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 533.22 and 324.28 is: 485.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 533.22 = 324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/533.22 = 324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 533.22 × 324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 172,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,912.58/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.36

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