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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,367.82 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,367.82 and 327.20 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,367.82 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,367.82 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,367.82 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 447,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,543.86/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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