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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 533.34 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 533.34 and 321.06 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 533.34 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/533.34 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 533.34 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 171,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,234.14/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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