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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.57, 1,370.23 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.57, 1,370.23 and 328.54 is: 492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.57 : 1,370.23 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.57/1,370.23 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.57x = 1,370.23 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.57x = 450,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,175.36/913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.77

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