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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.76, 1,314.18 and 328.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.76, 1,314.18 and 328.32 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.76 : 1,314.18 = 328.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.76/1,314.18 = 328.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.76x = 1,314.18 × 328.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.76x = 431,471.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,471.58/875.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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