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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 502.60 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 502.60 and 327.32 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 502.60 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/502.60 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 502.60 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 164,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,511.03/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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