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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,312.32 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,312.32 and 327.11 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,312.32 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,312.32 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,312.32 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 429,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,269.71/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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