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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.53, 1,366.96 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.53, 1,366.96 and 326.37 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.53 : 1,366.96 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.53/1,366.96 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.53x = 1,366.96 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.53x = 446,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,133.31/911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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