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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.97, 1,368.26 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.97, 1,368.26 and 326.97 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.97 : 1,368.26 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.97/1,368.26 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.97x = 1,368.26 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.97x = 447,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,378.34/911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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