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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 534.83 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 534.83 and 327.09 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 534.83 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/534.83 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 534.83 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 174,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,938.36/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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