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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.23, 1,312.74 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.23, 1,312.74 and 327.40 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.23 : 1,312.74 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.23/1,312.74 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.23x = 1,312.74 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.23x = 429,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,791.08/875.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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