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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 500.64 and 327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 500.64 and 327.72 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 500.64 = 327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/500.64 = 327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 500.64 × 327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 164,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,069.74/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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