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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 485.52 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 485.52 and 327.14 is: 451.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 485.52 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/485.52 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 485.52 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 158,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,833.01/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.95

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