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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.40, 545.88 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.40, 545.88 and 327.98 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.40 : 545.88 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.40/545.88 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.40x = 545.88 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.40x = 179,037.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,037.72/364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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