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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,369.74 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,369.74 and 327.96 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,369.74 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,369.74 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,369.74 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 449,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,219.93/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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