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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.30, 1,312.62 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.30, 1,312.62 and 327.36 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.30 : 1,312.62 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.30/1,312.62 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.30x = 1,312.62 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.30x = 429,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,699.28/875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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