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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.52, 652.38 and 327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.52, 652.38 and 327.16 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.52 : 652.38 = 327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.52/652.38 = 327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.52x = 652.38 × 327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.52x = 213,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,432.64/435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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