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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.60, 544.32 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.60, 544.32 and 327.60 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.60 : 544.32 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.60/544.32 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.60x = 544.32 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.60x = 178,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,319.23/363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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