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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.08, 526.32 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.08, 526.32 and 327.52 is: 492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.08 : 526.32 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.08/526.32 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.08x = 526.32 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.08x = 172,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,380.33/350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.40

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