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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.52, 1,357.68 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.52, 1,357.68 and 328.32 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.52 : 1,357.68 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.52/1,357.68 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.52x = 1,357.68 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.52x = 445,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,753.50/905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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