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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 1,067.70 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 1,067.70 and 326.76 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 1,067.70 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/1,067.70 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 1,067.70 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 348,881.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,881.65/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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