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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,368.08 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,368.08 and 327.50 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,368.08 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,368.08 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,368.08 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 448,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,046.20/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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