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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.01, 1,312.53 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.01, 1,312.53 and 327.09 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.01 : 1,312.53 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.01/1,312.53 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.01x = 1,312.53 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.01x = 429,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,315.44/875.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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