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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 449.24 and 315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 449.24 and 315.59 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 449.24 = 315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/449.24 = 315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 449.24 × 315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 141,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,775.65/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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