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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 534.26 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 534.26 and 323.98 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 534.26 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/534.26 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 534.26 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 173,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,089.55/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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