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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.38, 1,370.26 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.38, 1,370.26 and 328.32 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.38 : 1,370.26 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.38/1,370.26 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.38x = 1,370.26 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.38x = 449,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,883.76/913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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