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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,312.38 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,312.38 and 327.24 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,312.38 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,312.38 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,312.38 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 429,463.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,463.23/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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