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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.15, 508.41 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.15, 508.41 and 327.42 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.15 : 508.41 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.15/508.41 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.15x = 508.41 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.15x = 166,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,463.60/368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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