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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.83, 1,370.82 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.83, 1,370.82 and 328.77 is: 493.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.83 : 1,370.82 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.83/1,370.82 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.83x = 1,370.82 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.83x = 450,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,684.49/913.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.18

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