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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 533.41 and 324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 533.41 and 324.55 is: 485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 533.41 = 324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/533.41 = 324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 533.41 × 324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 173,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,118.22/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.48

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