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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.82, 541.70 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.82, 541.70 and 327.66 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.82 : 541.70 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.82/541.70 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.82x = 541.70 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.82x = 177,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,493.42/361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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