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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.93, 549.05 and 327.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.93, 549.05 and 327.03 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.93 : 549.05 = 327.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.93/549.05 = 327.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.93x = 549.05 × 327.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.93x = 179,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,555.82/367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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