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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,367.82 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,367.82 and 326.77 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,367.82 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,367.82 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,367.82 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 446,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,962.54/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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