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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 534.98 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 534.98 and 323.74 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 534.98 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/534.98 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 534.98 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 173,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,194.43/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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