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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.02, 1,313.90 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.02, 1,313.90 and 328.10 is: 492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.02 : 1,313.90 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.02/1,313.90 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.02x = 1,313.90 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.02x = 431,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,090.59/876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.10

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