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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 534.51 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 534.51 and 321.24 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 534.51 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/534.51 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 534.51 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 171,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,705.99/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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