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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.94, 542.03 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.94, 542.03 and 327.31 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.94 : 542.03 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.94/542.03 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.94x = 542.03 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.94x = 177,408.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,408.85/361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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