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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 503.44 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 503.44 and 327.68 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 503.44 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/503.44 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 503.44 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 164,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,967.22/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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