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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 551.54 and 327.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 551.54 and 327.92 is: 490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 551.54 = 327.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/551.54 = 327.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 551.54 × 327.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 180,859.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,859.06/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.42

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