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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,312.26 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,312.26 and 327.42 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,312.26 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,312.26 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,312.26 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 429,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,660.17/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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