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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,314.15 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,314.15 and 328.11 is: 492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,314.15 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,314.15 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,314.15 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 431,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,185.76/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.27

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