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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,067.85 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,067.85 and 327.18 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,067.85 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,067.85 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,067.85 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 349,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,379.16/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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