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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 526.56 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 526.56 and 327.54 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 526.56 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/526.56 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 526.56 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 172,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,468.23/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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