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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,312.20 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,312.20 and 327.12 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,312.20 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,312.20 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,312.20 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 429,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,246.86/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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