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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.50, 1,405.39 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.50, 1,405.39 and 328.50 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.50 : 1,405.39 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.50/1,405.39 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.50x = 1,405.39 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.50x = 461,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,670.62/936.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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