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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 538.92 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 538.92 and 327.96 is: 491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 538.92 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/538.92 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 538.92 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 176,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,744.20/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.45

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