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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,312.26 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,312.26 and 327.36 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,312.26 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,312.26 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,312.26 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 429,581.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,581.43/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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