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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,311.78 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,311.78 and 327.02 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,311.78 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,311.78 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,311.78 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 428,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,978.30/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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