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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.64, 494.30 and 327.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.64, 494.30 and 327.64 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.64 : 494.30 = 327.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.64/494.30 = 327.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.64x = 494.30 × 327.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.64x = 161,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,952.45/358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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