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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 536.48 and 324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 536.48 and 324.74 is: 486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 536.48 = 324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/536.48 = 324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 536.48 × 324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 174,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,216.52/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.07

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