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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 553.68 and 327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 553.68 and 327.66 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 553.68 = 327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/553.68 = 327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 553.68 × 327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 181,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,418.79/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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