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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.16, 554.46 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.16, 554.46 and 327.40 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.16 : 554.46 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.16/554.46 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.16x = 554.46 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.16x = 181,530.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,530.20/369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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