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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 540.96 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 540.96 and 327.15 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 540.96 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/540.96 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 540.96 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 176,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,975.06/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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