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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.14, 1,311.90 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.14, 1,311.90 and 327.19 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.14 : 1,311.90 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.14/1,311.90 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.14x = 1,311.90 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.14x = 429,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,240.56/875.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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