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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.43, 537.84 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.43, 537.84 and 326.16 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.43 : 537.84 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.43/537.84 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.43x = 537.84 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.43x = 175,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,421.89/358.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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