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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.51, 546.83 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.51, 546.83 and 327.56 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.51 : 546.83 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.51/546.83 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.51x = 546.83 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.51x = 179,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,116.34/366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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