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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 507.21 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 507.21 and 327.43 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 507.21 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/507.21 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 507.21 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 166,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,075.77/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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