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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,357.65 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,357.65 and 327.90 is: 491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,357.65 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,357.65 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,357.65 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 445,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,173.44/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.85

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