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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 548.79 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 548.79 and 327.42 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 548.79 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/548.79 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 548.79 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 179,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,684.82/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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