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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,313.42 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,313.42 and 327.68 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,313.42 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,313.42 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,313.42 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 430,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,381.47/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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