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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 537.98 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 537.98 and 325.74 is: 487.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 537.98 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/537.98 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 537.98 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 175,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,241.61/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.57

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