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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.38, 1,517.06 and 327.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.38, 1,517.06 and 327.38 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.38 : 1,517.06 = 327.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.38/1,517.06 = 327.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.38x = 1,517.06 × 327.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.38x = 496,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,655.10/1,011.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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