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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.38, 530.90 and 327.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.38, 530.90 and 327.86 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 530.90 = 327.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/530.90 = 327.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 530.90 × 327.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 174,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,059.04/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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