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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 542.04 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 542.04 and 327.14 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 542.04 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/542.04 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 542.04 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 177,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,318.62/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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