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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 535.59 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 535.59 and 322.52 is: 484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 535.59 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/535.59 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 535.59 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 172,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,735.81/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.48

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