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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 1,067.76 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 1,067.76 and 327.04 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 1,067.76 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/1,067.76 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 1,067.76 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 349,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,200.23/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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