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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 500.87 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 500.87 and 327.94 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 500.87 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/500.87 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 500.87 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 164,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,255.31/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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