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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.09, 1,368.19 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.09, 1,368.19 and 327.07 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.09 : 1,368.19 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.09/1,368.19 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.09x = 1,368.19 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.09x = 447,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,496.02/912.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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