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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.17, 530.79 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.17, 530.79 and 327.71 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.17 : 530.79 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.17/530.79 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.17x = 530.79 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.17x = 173,945.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,945.19/353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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