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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.94 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.94 and 327.63 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.94 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.94 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.94 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 166,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,744.01/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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