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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.71, 1,368.73 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.71, 1,368.73 and 327.56 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.71 : 1,368.73 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.71/1,368.73 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.71x = 1,368.73 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.71x = 448,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,334.36/912.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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