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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 529.48 and 327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 529.48 and 327.97 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 529.48 = 327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/529.48 = 327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 529.48 × 327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 173,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,653.56/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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