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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 535.34 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 535.34 and 323.39 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 535.34 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/535.34 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 535.34 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 173,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,125.75/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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