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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 533.48 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 533.48 and 322.74 is: 483.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 533.48 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/533.48 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 533.48 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 172,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,175.34/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.07

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