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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.19, 1,311.87 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.19, 1,311.87 and 327.15 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.19 : 1,311.87 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.19/1,311.87 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.19x = 1,311.87 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.19x = 429,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,178.27/875.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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