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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.64, 500.18 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.64, 500.18 and 327.44 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.64 : 500.18 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.64/500.18 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.64x = 500.18 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.64x = 163,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,778.94/362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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