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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.18 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.18 and 327.03 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.18 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.18 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.18 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 163,246.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246.02/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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