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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 503.05 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 503.05 and 327.56 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 503.05 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/503.05 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 503.05 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 164,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,779.06/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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