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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.23, 1,587.34 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.23, 1,587.34 and 327.63 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.23 : 1,587.34 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.23/1,587.34 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.23x = 1,587.34 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.23x = 520,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,060.20/1,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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