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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.91, 1,368.27 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.91, 1,368.27 and 327.09 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.91 : 1,368.27 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.91/1,368.27 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.91x = 1,368.27 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.91x = 447,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,547.43/911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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