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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.94, 486.21 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.94, 486.21 and 327.64 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.94 : 486.21 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.94/486.21 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.94x = 486.21 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.94x = 159,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,301.84/351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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