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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.57, 1,368.74 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.57, 1,368.74 and 327.54 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.57 : 1,368.74 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.57/1,368.74 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.57x = 1,368.74 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.57x = 448,315.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,315.46/912.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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