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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.11, 555.20 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.11, 555.20 and 327.17 is: 490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.11 : 555.20 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.11/555.20 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.11x = 555.20 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.11x = 181,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,644.78/370.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.79

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