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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.03, 1,312.49 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.03, 1,312.49 and 327.17 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.03 : 1,312.49 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.03/1,312.49 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.03x = 1,312.49 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.03x = 429,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,401.61/875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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