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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,367.26 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,367.26 and 326.53 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,367.26 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,367.26 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,367.26 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 446,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,451.41/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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