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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.86, 1,367.93 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.86, 1,367.93 and 326.77 is: 490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.86 : 1,367.93 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.86/1,367.93 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.86x = 1,367.93 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.86x = 446,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,998.49/911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.21

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