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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 537.30 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 537.30 and 327.51 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 537.30 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/537.30 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 537.30 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 175,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,971.12/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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