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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 545.64 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 545.64 and 327.90 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 545.64 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/545.64 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 545.64 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 178,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,915.36/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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