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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,403.14 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,403.14 and 327 is: 490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,403.14 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,403.14 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,403.14 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 458,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,826.78/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.72

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