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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 551.88 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 551.88 and 327.24 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 551.88 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/551.88 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 551.88 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 180,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,597.21/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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