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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.38, 1,313.03 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.38, 1,313.03 and 327.52 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.38 : 1,313.03 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.38/1,313.03 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.38x = 1,313.03 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.38x = 430,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,040.51/875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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