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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.35, 1,368.84 and 327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.35, 1,368.84 and 327.35 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.35 : 1,368.84 = 327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.35/1,368.84 = 327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.35x = 1,368.84 × 327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.35x = 448,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,089.77/912.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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