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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.17, 1,312.35 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.17, 1,312.35 and 327.34 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.17 : 1,312.35 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.17/1,312.35 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.17x = 1,312.35 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.17x = 429,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,584.65/875.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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