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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 538.52 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 538.52 and 325.17 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 538.52 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/538.52 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 538.52 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 175,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,108.92/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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