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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 535.14 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 535.14 and 327.81 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 535.14 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/535.14 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 535.14 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 175,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,424.24/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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