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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 526.70 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 526.70 and 327.44 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 526.70 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/526.70 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 526.70 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 172,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,464.78/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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