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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.64 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.64 and 327.18 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.64 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.64 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.64 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 173,941.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,941.98/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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