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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.97 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.97 and 327.60 is: 491.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.97 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.97 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.97 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 180,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,825.37/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.48

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