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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.11, 1,261.65 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.11, 1,261.65 and 328.11 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.11 : 1,261.65 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.11/1,261.65 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.11x = 1,261.65 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.11x = 413,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,956.48/841.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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