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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 533.13 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 533.13 and 327.88 is: 492.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 533.13 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/533.13 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 533.13 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 174,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,802.66/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.94

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