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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.88, 1,368.06 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.88, 1,368.06 and 327.01 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.88 : 1,368.06 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.88/1,368.06 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.88x = 1,368.06 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.88x = 447,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,373.83/911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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