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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 507.18 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 507.18 and 327.04 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 507.18 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/507.18 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 507.18 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 165,868.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,868.15/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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