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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 544.86 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 544.86 and 327.47 is: 490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 544.86 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/544.86 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 544.86 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 178,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,422.58/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.29

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