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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 489.60 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 489.60 and 327.44 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 489.60 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/489.60 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 489.60 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 160,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,314.62/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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