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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.73, 1,369.97 and 328.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.73, 1,369.97 and 328.72 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.73 : 1,369.97 = 328.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.73/1,369.97 = 328.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.73x = 1,369.97 × 328.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.73x = 450,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,328.04/913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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