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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.00, 1,312.51 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.00, 1,312.51 and 327.07 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.00 : 1,312.51 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.00/1,312.51 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.00x = 1,312.51 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.00x = 429,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,282.65/875.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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