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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 543.72 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 543.72 and 327.84 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 543.72 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/543.72 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 543.72 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 178,253.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,253.16/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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