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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.79, 551.53 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.79, 551.53 and 327.91 is: 490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.79 : 551.53 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.79/551.53 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.79x = 551.53 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.79x = 180,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,853.97/368.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.40

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