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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.31, 1,370.25 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.31, 1,370.25 and 327.91 is: 491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.31 : 1,370.25 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.31/1,370.25 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.31x = 1,370.25 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.31x = 449,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,310.19/913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.96

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