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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.32, 503.38 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.32, 503.38 and 327.44 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.32 : 503.38 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.32/503.38 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.32x = 503.38 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.32x = 164,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,826.75/366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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