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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 548.78 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 548.78 and 327.15 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 548.78 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/548.78 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 548.78 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 179,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,531.74/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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