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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.64, 491.56 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.64, 491.56 and 325.66 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.64 : 491.56 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.64/491.56 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.64x = 491.56 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.64x = 160,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,081.43/356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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