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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.35, 525.95 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.35, 525.95 and 327.03 is: 488.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.35 : 525.95 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.35/525.95 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.35x = 525.95 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.35x = 172,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,001.43/352.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.16

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