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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 506.45 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 506.45 and 327.41 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 506.45 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/506.45 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 506.45 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 165,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,814.52/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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