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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 534.66 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 534.66 and 323.82 is: 484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 534.66 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/534.66 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 534.66 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 173,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,133.60/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.97

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