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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.72, 483 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.72, 483 and 327.88 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.72 : 483 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.72/483 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.72x = 483 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.72x = 158,366.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,366.04/349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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