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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 535.17 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 535.17 and 327.36 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 535.17 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/535.17 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 535.17 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 175,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,193.25/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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