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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,369.68 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,369.68 and 328.02 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,369.68 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,369.68 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,369.68 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 449,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,282.43/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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