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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.88 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.88 and 327.59 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.88 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.88 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.88 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 172,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,928.21/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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