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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.43, 557.70 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.43, 557.70 and 327.34 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.43 : 557.70 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.43/557.70 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.43x = 557.70 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.43x = 182,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,555.88/370.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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