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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 490.21 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 490.21 and 327.23 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 490.21 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/490.21 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 490.21 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 160,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,411.42/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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