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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 498.84 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 498.84 and 327.56 is: 452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 498.84 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/498.84 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 498.84 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 163,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,400.03/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.58

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