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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.65, 555.74 and 327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.65, 555.74 and 327.41 is: 490.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.65 : 555.74 = 327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.65/555.74 = 327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.65x = 555.74 × 327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.65x = 181,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,954.83/370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.91

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