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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.57, 1,369.99 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.57, 1,369.99 and 328.44 is: 492.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.57 : 1,369.99 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.57/1,369.99 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.57x = 1,369.99 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.57x = 449,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,959.52/913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.53

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