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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.02, 1,357.26 and 327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.02, 1,357.26 and 327.76 is: 491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.02 : 1,357.26 = 327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.02/1,357.26 = 327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.02x = 1,357.26 × 327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.02x = 444,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,855.54/905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.54

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