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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.28, 538.98 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.28, 538.98 and 327.88 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.28 : 538.98 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.28/538.98 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.28x = 538.98 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.28x = 176,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,720.76/360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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