Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 540.42 and 327.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 362.18, 540.42 and 327.36 is: 488.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362.18 : 540.42 = 327.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362.18/540.42 = 327.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362.18x = 540.42 × 327.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362.18x = 176,911.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,911.89/362.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 488.46
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