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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.01, 1,313.97 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.01, 1,313.97 and 328.15 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.01 : 1,313.97 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.01/1,313.97 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.01x = 1,313.97 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.01x = 431,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,179.26/876.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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