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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,370.86 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,370.86 and 328.73 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,370.86 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,370.86 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,370.86 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 450,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,635.13/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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