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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 502.83 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 502.83 and 327.11 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 502.83 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/502.83 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 502.83 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 164,478.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,478.21/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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