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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.02, 1,139.67 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.02, 1,139.67 and 327 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.02 : 1,139.67 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.02/1,139.67 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.02x = 1,139.67 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.02x = 372,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,672.09/760.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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