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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.64, 494.10 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.64, 494.10 and 325.24 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.64 : 494.10 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.64/494.10 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.64x = 494.10 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.64x = 160,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,701.08/357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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