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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.16, 1,367.90 and 327.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.16, 1,367.90 and 327.00 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.16 : 1,367.90 = 327.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.16/1,367.90 = 327.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.16x = 1,367.90 × 327.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.16x = 447,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,294.83/912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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