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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.21, 1,587.20 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.21, 1,587.20 and 327.71 is: 491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.21 : 1,587.20 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.21/1,587.20 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.21x = 1,587.20 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.21x = 520,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,134.20/1,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.52

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