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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.37, 1,311.21 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.37, 1,311.21 and 326.42 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.37 : 1,311.21 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.37/1,311.21 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.37x = 1,311.21 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.37x = 428,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,008.45/874.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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