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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.50, 1,307.27 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.50, 1,307.27 and 323.58 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.50 : 1,307.27 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.50/1,307.27 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.50x = 1,307.27 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.50x = 423,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,006.43/871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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