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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.29, 1,366.92 and 326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.29, 1,366.92 and 326.13 is: 489.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.29 : 1,366.92 = 326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.29/1,366.92 = 326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.29x = 1,366.92 × 326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.29x = 445,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,800.49/911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.20

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