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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 481.50 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 481.50 and 327.45 is: 451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 481.50 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/481.50 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 481.50 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 157,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,668.98/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.28

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